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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    China Central Television could buy the PNG rights. Or ABC, funded by Albo.
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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    Been a while since the Fox ratings were comprehensible. I don't recall Friday 6pm rating all that well in previous years, compared with other timeslots. Continuing Friday 6pm games provides a strong argument for NZ expansion.
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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    Not necessarily. Depends on negotiations and negotiators.
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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    Doesn't appear to worry AFL. Nor reduce the value of their deal. The number of viewers wouldn't be halved. Three Friday NRL TV broadcasts, two showing the same game. Factor in the evidence that a lot of casual fans tune in to watch particular teams. All that's currently gained is the distinct...
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    NRLW - 2024

    The guidelines on penalty kicks ought to be amended for NRLW. Only if the ref intends taking further action should a quick tap be denied. Female kickers generally don't gain much territory with a kick to touch. If the mark is centre-field, they sometimes won't risk a kick to touch anyway. Hence...
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    NRLW - 2024

    In addition, this bloke asked Sharks whether they were going short or long at a goal-line dropout. What the Hell?
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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    Why let TV companies demand a separate timeslot for every single game? AFL don't. Schedule two Friday 8pm games. Nine and Fox bid for one game each. Genuine competitive tendering.
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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    The 6pm Friday game and TV controlling game-scheduling are the same problem. Work patterns may have changed, but every club bar Warriors will still draw lower at 6pm than 8pm.
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    NRLW - 2024

    Jayme Fressard 2-match ban on a "Contrary Conduct charge for instigating a melee". Utterly ludicrous verdict. Nothing happened. Just a half-hearted ball-throw and a bit of pushing and shoving. Utterly hypocritical too, when the NRL included the incident in their highlights package. Thought...
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    Next TV deal discussion 2028 -

    Whatever crowd figure transpires for Canterbury/Manly, it's bound to be lower than would have been the case in a more propitious timeslot. NRL agree to 6pm Friday games knowing it automatically precludes some fans, however much they might wish to attend. These fixtures are scheduled exclusively...
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    NRLW - 2024

    The ref in Titans/Roosters had to bring two late offloads back due to premature Held calls. Complete failure to read the tackle. The ref in Dragons/Sharks rubbed out a Dragons try when he failed to play advantage after a Sharks knock-on. Just saw the ball spilled and immediately blew his...
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    2024 Crowd Watch

    Bulldogs are an exciting team to watch at the moment. Reckon I'd pay just to watch Matt Burton spiral bombs. Potential was writ large in Melbourne last year when they took the Storm apart in Round 2 with great attacking football.
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    NRLW - 2024

    Extensive name recognition for NRLW players will take time. No short cuts. Club affinities are probably more valuable to the comp at this stage. Women's Origin has a big part to play. This year's TV ratings indicated far-reaching appeal. This is precisely the concern. Leeching off Olympics or...
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    2024 TV and Streaming Ratings Discussion

    Assuming "per match average" diverges from "broadcast average" due to the broadcast figure sometimes representing two simultaneous games, using the per match figure is more ethical in comparisons with NRL. AFL fans would argue that a greater number of FTA games, particularly on Saturday, drag...
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    NRLW - 2024

    According to Allana Ferguson, a smaller football is being trialled.
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    NRLW - 2024

    The narrow point is that 7s players lack significant name recognition among the NRL fanbase. We'll have to agree to differ on the appraisal of 7s as a "really high quality product". The players might be fit and skilful, but the game itself is risibly shallow. Maybe useful as a training drill...
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    2024 Crowd Watch

    This is just defeatism. Essentially saying NRL can never emulate the truly prosperous sports leagues around the world. Fortunately, the current NRL leadership and some club administrators seem to have more faith in the game and their clubs.
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    NRLW - 2024

    Only seen highlights of Round 5 so far, but first impressions are of a comp hitting new heights. Attacking games especially clicking into gear. Re Titans/Roosters stoush - Probably a delayed spill-over from last year's semi. Needs containing of course, but best seen as a salutary reflection of...
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    2024 TV and Streaming Ratings Discussion

    So am I.
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    Santos Cup - PNG Womens National Competition

    Dabaris 26 Gurias 0 Included another great side-line conversion.

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